<h2>MySQL stored routines library</h2>
This routine library collects general purpose MySQL 5 stored
procedures and functions. What is to be considered "general purpose"?
Any routine that enhances the language itself or that can be useful
in an abstract database fits the bill.

Since its appearance, MySQL stored routines language has proved itself
useful and powerful, and yet it lacks many features that we have become accustomed to in other languages, and we would like to see in MySQL::SP as well. Stored routines that improve the language espressiveness and usability fall in this category.

Furthermore, there are common tasks that can get accomplished by a stored routine, and are not related to a particular database. Also these routines are good candidates for this library.